Finding of steroid agent in blood

This code indicates the detection of a steroid agent in a patient's blood sample. This finding typically suggests the presence of exogenous steroids, such as corticosteroids or anabolic steroids, or abnormally elevated endogenous steroid levels. It does not specify the type of steroid or the reason for its presence.

Use this code when laboratory results confirm the presence of a steroid agent in the blood, often identified during drug screening, monitoring of steroid therapy, or investigation of endocrine disorders. Documentation should clearly state the positive finding of a steroid in the blood, usually from a lab report.

• This code is for the finding of a steroid, not the condition causing its presence or the steroid use itself.
• Always sequence this code after the definitive diagnosis or reason for the encounter, if known.
• Do not use this code if the specific steroid is identified and a more precise code (e.g., for specific drug toxicity or adverse effect) is available.